A five-year project aimed at restoring mahinga kai values to a significant awa/stream in Selwyn is moving from 'pens and paper' to 'doing'. The Whakaora Te Waikēkēwai project includes the construction...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/selwyn-waihora/wetland-project-for-te-waikekewaiwaikekewai-stream-reaches-design-phaseKids and young adults took to the pavements of South Canterbury throughout the month of July as part of Timaru's Great Blue Fish Hunt. Nearly 30 blue fish were captured on camera and sent into us
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/orari-temuka-opihi-pareroa/elusive-blue-fish-caught-on-camera-by-timaru-kidsThe Council meeting on Wednesday 17 September was the last of the 2022/2025 triennium. It was a very full session requiring no less than two resolutions to extend the meeting. There were four Notices
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/thats-a-wrap-the-last-full-council-meeting-of-the-trienniumBirds known for their mythical status are taking refuge at a newly restored wetland around Aotearoa’s largest lagoon, bringing hope for future generations. For the last five years, Te Taumutu Rūnanga...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/selwyn-waihora/whakaora-te-waikekewai-project-restored-wetland-attracts-rare-birdsWe’re delivering large-scale river and flood management projects to help vulnerable areas across Waitaha Canterbury become more resilient to the impacts of climate change. These projects are designed...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/flood-protection-and-community-resilience/building-flood-resilient-communities/river-projectsWhakaraupō/Lyttelton Harbour and its surrounding bays are treasured by many different people, including mana whenua Ngāti Wheke, residents and visitors. The harbour was once known for its great
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/community-and-partnership-key-to-restoring-whakaraupolyttelton-harbourStopbanks are the last line of defence from significant floods. They have been built to protect lives, homes, land, roads and other vital infrastructure, so it is crucial they function properly when
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2023/protecting-waitahacanterburys-crucial-flood-protection-assetsThese case studies show how wilding pines are being controlled across Waitaha Canterbury in different landscapes and situations. They highlight real examples of control methods in action, what worked
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/biodiversity-and-biosecurity/biosecurity/national-programmes/wilding-pine-programme/wilding-pine-control-in-action-case-studiesWe offer a 24-hour text message service, which gives you information on river levels and flows, rainfall data and irrigation restrictions during the irrigation season. Please note river levels
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/data/riverflow/river-flow-text-message-system-update